The national capital woke up to dense fog on Wednesday morning and witnessed a significant deterioration in its air quality. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 312 at approximately 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed moderate fog in multiple areas of Delhi. Dhaula Kuan, Akshardham, Dwarka, and Mother Teresa Crescent Marg were among the areas that experienced fog in the morning. Several monitoring stations across the city reported moderate to poor A
"Proper arrangements have been made, and all the officials are present at the spot. Nearly 50 lakh devotees have bathed at Sangam till 4 AM," Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj Division told ANI.
Chengalpattu experienced the full brunt of the winter chill and dense fog on Wednesday, which blinded motorists and disrupted regional travel. Motorists were forced to drive slowly with their headlights on. In several areas, drivers faced considerable difficulty, with the impact being mor
Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas.
A thick fog enveloped several cities in Rajasthan on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting the everyday life of the residents.
Air India Airlines on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog blanketed the capital city, severely impacting the visibility, urging travellers and passengers to stay updated on their flight status through the official website.
The dipping temperatures have green lawns coated with frost during early morning hours, while thick fog has resulted in layers of water droplets on vehicles parked overnight.
According to locals, sometimes vehicles just a few feet away on the roads are not visible to the drivers, posing greater challenges in their early morning commute.
Some of the trains affected include Kir-Asr Express (15707), Lichchvi Express (14005), Gorkhdham Express (12555), Purushottam Express (12801) and Mahabodhi Express (12397).
A thick, ethereal layer of fog has enveloped the national capital as well as sweeping through several major cities across the nation as the cold winter weather continues to prevail with the start of the New Year 2025.